Alan

I am a 3D artist and tech entrepreneur. I always wanted to make a tangible product whether it was a video game I could hold in my hand or a card game/board game. I went to school for video game design and found myself disappointed in the direction the industry was headed with mobile games and the “Pay to Win” strategy of making money. I wanted to create something that was meant to help people in a unique way. I loved the idea of using my skills from the video game development years to design my own board game/card game meant to bring people together on a personal level versus us trying to connect to one another over the many many dating apps in existence.

Previously I developed Project: First Dates (The Card Game) and its singles events to help connect single people who struggled with dating. 

Melodie

I am a commercial real estate appraiser and active value investor. I started working as investor relations for a US-based residential real estate company with over $1.5B+ in assets. I have also helped launch a couple of other startups including an entrepreneurial conference and a local brewery.

I am passionate about businesses that improve the lives of their customers. When Alan first showed me the very first concept of Devilish Dice (it was actually written on a piece of paper), we had so much fun playing it and I got really excited to make the first prototype as a Christmas present to him. The game has changed a lot since then, but I hope it creates a romantic, interactive experience to connect couples closer together.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to theme parks, traveling, reading, writing, cuddling with Alan, cooking, woodworking, playing board games, and gardening.

I hold a BS from the University of Tampa and an MBA from the University of South Florida.